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Ending the Silence Presenter for NAMI Solano County
ORGANIZATION: NAMI Solano County
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6 people are interested
Become an Ending the Silence presenter for the Solano County affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness!
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. NAMI Solano County serves to carry out this commitment at the local level in Solano County, California.
NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that is free to local middle and high schools. It is offered by two leaders: (1) a lead presenter 18 years or over, who is a person with a mental health condition or is a family member of someone who has a mental health condition and (2) a young adult between 18-35 with a mental health condition, who shares their journey of recovery. Research has shown that NAMI Ending the Silence is effective in changing middle and high school students' knowledge and attitudes toward mental health conditions and seeking help. Audience members can ask questions and gain understanding of an often-misunderstood topic.
Follow this link for a video overview of Ending the Silence: https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Mental-Health-Education/NAMI-Ending-the-Silence
Apply today to join the NAMI Solano County team! https://namisolanocounty.org/get-involved/volunteer/
(707) 432-8821
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About NAMI Solano County
Location:
P.O. Box 3334, FAIRFIELD, CA 94533, US
Mission Statement
What We Do: We exist as a voice for families and individuals affected by mental illness. Our program goals include Outreach and Stigma Reduction throughout the community, Advocacy for the rights and services of the mentally ill on a local, state and federal level, and Education and Support for those affected by mental illness. Our programming is nationally distinguished with well trained volunteers with lived experience leading the efforts.We are an affiliate in good standing with NAMI National and NAMI California. Who We Are: We have a four fold mission:EDUCATION: Our programs provide the tools, awareness, and coping skills needed to overcome the challenges faced by people and families affected by mental illness.SUPPORT: Our groups are facilitated by trained family members and individuals who have firsthand experience coping with mental illness.OUTREACH: We strive to end discrimination and stigma for all those persons affected by mental illness through broader education and collaboration with the whole community.ADVOCACY: We are striving to raise awareness of mental health issues and improve access to quality care.
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What We Do:
We exist as a voice for families and individuals affected by mental illness. Our program goals include Outreach and Stigma Reduction throughout the community, Advocacy for the rights and services of the mentally ill on a local, state and federal level, and Education and Support for those affected by mental illness. Our programming is nationally distinguished with well trained volunteers with lived experience leading the efforts.We are an affiliate in good standing with NAMI National and NAMI California.
Who We Are:
We have a four fold mission:EDUCATION: Our programs provide the tools, awareness, and coping skills needed to overcome the challenges faced by people and families affected by mental illness.SUPPORT: Our groups are facilitated by trained family members and individuals who have firsthand experience coping with mental illness.OUTREACH: We strive to end discrimination and stigma for all those persons affected by mental illness through broader education and collaboration with the whole community.ADVOCACY: We are striving to raise awareness of mental health issues and improve access to quality care.
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Fairfield, CA 94533
DATE POSTED
March 2, 2023
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